In Picking Lew, Obama Turns a Page at Treasury
Jack Lew, President Barack Obama's nominee for treasury secretary, is a premier federal budget expert who would take the helm of the government's main agency for economic and fiscal policy just as the administration girds itself for a new confrontation with congressional Republicans over the nation's debt and deficits.
Steroids Fallout: No BB Hall for Bonds, Clemens
No one was elected to the Hall of Fame this year. When voters closed the doors to Barry Bonds, Roger Clemens and Sammy Sosa, they also shut out everybody else.
US Tax Code Longer than Bible—Without Good News
At nearly 4 million words, the U.S. tax law is so thick and complicated that businesses and individuals spend more than 6 billion hours a year complying with filing requirements.
Violence Plays Role in Shorter US Life Expectancy
The United States suffers far more violent deaths than any other wealthy nation, due in part to the widespread possession of firearms and the practice of storing them at home in a place that is often unlocked, according to a report released Wednesday by two of the nation's leading health research institutions.
White House Says 'No Backup Plan' to Debt Ceiling
The White House is dismissing suggestions to sidestep Congress to meet the nation's debt obligations, declaring that it is Congress' responsibility to pay the bills of the United States.
New Pell Grant Restrictions Lower Enrollment
New regulations enacted by Congress in June have stripped Pell Grant eligibility from nearly 3,000 Mississippi students.
Miss. Resolution: Support All Sandy Recovery Aid
A Democratic state lawmaker said Wednesday he's filing a resolution that urges Mississippi's entire congressional delegation to support federal spending for Hurricane Sandy recovery.
Biden to Meet with NRA to Discuss Gun Safety
Inviting in the opposition, Vice President Joe Biden will meet Thursday with the National Rifle Association.
Eclectic Collection
In a modern-looking building of ash and concrete and glass, tucked away in the woods off Interstate 55’s Frontage Road, you can find two things: a lot of books and a lot of art.
Stinker Quote of the Week: "Support"
Hurricane Katrina devastated Palazzo's district on the Mississippi Gulf Coast. Billions in direct federal aid have gone into Katrina aid, most of it authorized by Congress without any debate.
Remember Who Pays the Bill
Jackson becomes the epicenter of Mississippi's political and economic future from January to April every year. For 12 weeks, the city's air gets a little warmer with the bluster, pontification and bombast wafting from the state Capitol.
The Strange Animal
Politics is a strange animal. Who would have thought that a year later we still would be talking about rebranding, except the party is now the GOP.
Answering the Mailbag
I figured because it is the beginning of a new year, I would open up the ole reader mailbag and respond to some of your questions from last year.
Just Keep Going
The biggest lesson I learned in 2012 came to me with only a week left in the year. I'd been processing or decompressing--depending on the day--for a couple of weeks.
The Reinvention of Tess Brunet
Singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Tess Brunet dove into the music industry in different capacities over the years.
New Directions for UMMC, Viking Corp
On Monday, Gov. Phil Bryant and University of Mississippi Chancellor Dan Jones helped usher in what they believe will be the first step to a healthier population in the state.
Night Riders
For almost one year, Dominick and his peers conspired to "willfully cause bodily injury to, and through the use of dangerous weapons, attempt to cause bodily injury to African American persons" in the Jackson area, according to the federal indictment.
Streaky Saints
The 2012 season was not one New Orleans Saints fans will want to remember for years to come.
The Slate
Yep, the NCAA really taught Penn State a lesson. Oh wait … what do you mean, a billionaire booster just donated $1.3 million to the head coach’s salary, making him the highest paid coach in college football?
11th-Hour 'Cliff' Deal: Mostly Band Aid
The U.S. Congress kept the entire electorate on tenterhooks for weeks over the "fiscal cliff"--mandatory tax expirations and spending cuts that Congress imposed on itself last year.